Obviously, the earliest teachers we have in our lives in most cases are our parents, and they are generally the most involved in the development and education of their children. Yet neither are all parents good teachers nor are those good parents the best teachers. First of all, not all parents are good teachers. As normal individuals, some parents more or less have bad habits. Even though parents almost instinctively devote themselves to cultivating their offspring, the outcome might turn out to be disappointment, for all children tend to unconsciously or subconsciously copy every thing from their parents. Another deficiency of parents as teachers is the fact that most parents are lack of common senses of education. All too often we observe some parents tend to pursue their cherished but failed dream by forcing their children to develop in a prearranged direction. Ironically, if their children did not follow the instructions, the children would be regarded as disobedient or allegedly rebellious.

V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to complete the sentence:
Children's education is changing rapidly today. In the past, teachers made children sit still for hours. They made them memorize all sorts of things. In other words, children had to go on repeating things until they knew them by heart. Today, many teachers wonder if it is possible to make children learn at all. They say you can only help them learn. They say you must let childrern learn and discover things for themselves.
1. What did teachers make children do in the past?
A. stand for hours C. repeat their homework B. memorize everything D. sit for days
2. Children in the past were made to learn everything……………………….
C. by hair D. by heart A. by head B. by hand
3. Nowadays, many teachers say that they only………………….
B. make children learn
D. teach children at home
C. help children learn
A. give children more homework
4. Today, the modern learning method is…………..
A. letting children play computer games.
B. making children read a lot of books.
C. doing homework for children.
D. letting children discover things for themselves.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Parents are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.

A. part

B. cooperate

C. separate

D. disagree

Read the passage, then choose the correct answer

Many people now think that teachers give students too much homework. They say that it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time.

Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan the homework tasks they give to students. The result is that students have to repeat tasks which they have already done at school.

Most people agree that homework is unfair. A student who can do his homework in a quiet and comfortable room is in a much better position than a student who does his homework in a small, noisy room with the television on. Some parents help their children with their homework. Other parents take no interest at all in their children’s homework.

It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents about homework. A teacher should suggest suitable tasks for parents to do with their children. Parents are often better at teaching their own children!

1. According to the writer________.

A. many parents would like their children to have less homework.

B. homework is unnecessary for children.

C. students should do a lot of work in their leisure time.

D. teachers used to give their students less homework.

2. According to many parents,________

A. most homework is difficult.

B. their children have to plan the homework tasks.

C. most teachers do not properly plan the homework tasks.

D. most teachers give old homework.

3. Students ________

A. can do their homework better in a quiet room.

B. can not do their homework without their parents’ help.

C. can do their homework better in a noisy room.

D. do not have any homework now.

4. Only a small number of people ________

A. can help their children with their homework.

B. take interest in their children’s homework.

C. agree that homework is unnecessary.

D. think that homework is fair.

5. According to the passage, teachers should________

A. advise parents about how to work together with their children at home.

B. plan the homework tasks more carefully.

C. allow students to stay at school to do their homework.

D. not give their students too much homework.

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR ORIGINAL MEANING. BEGIN WITH THE GIVEN WORDS.

1. Mrs. Nga keeps this school library. => This school library.............................

2. The acrobats attracted the children. => The children ......................................

3. They are building a new school in this city => A new school.............................

4. She has bought a new book. => A new book......................

5. Children are educated by teachers. => Teachers .............................

Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence.

Question: Parents and teachers play a _______ role in helping children become independent.

A. final

B. quick

C. determined

D. decisive

Ex1: Read the following passage. Write T(for TRUE) or F (for FALSE) and NI if there is no information given.

Many people now think that teachers give pupils too much homework. They think that it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time. Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan the homework tasks they give to pupils. The result is that pupils have to repeat tasks which they have already done at school.

Recently in Greece many parents complained about the difficult homework which teachers gave to their children. The parents said most of the homework was a waste of time, and they wanted to stop it. Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped in Europe, teachers cannot set homework at weekends. In Holland, teachers allow pupils to stay at school to do their homework. The children are free to help one another. Similar arrangements also exist in some British schools.

Most people agree that homework is unfair. A pupil who can do his homework in a quiet and comfortable room is in a buch better position than a pupil who does his homework in a small, noisy room with television on. Some parents help their children with their homework. Other parents take no interest at all in their children's homework.

It is improtant, however,that teachers talk to parents about homework. A teacher should suggest suitable tasks for parents to do with their children. Parents are often better at teaching their own children!

____1.According to the writer, many parents would like their children to have less homework

____2. Many teachers think that pupils should have homework

____3. Greek's parents thought their children's homework was too easy

_____4. A lot of homework has not been planned properly, according to many paents

_____5. Parents say that most teachers give homework which is diffirent from the work that pupils have done in class

____6. Children do not have any homework now in Turkey

____7. In some countries in Europe teachers are allowed to give childre homework only at weekend

____8. Children can do their homework at school and help one another in some school in Britain

____9. Only a small number of people think that homework is fair

____10. Teachers should advise parents about how to work together with their children at home

Ex2: Wrte the suitable job

1. A(n)............designs building

2. A(n)............ teaches students at university

3. A(n)............help patients in hospitals

4. A(n)............ advises people on legal problems

5. A(n)............keeps and examines financial records od the company

6. A(n)............ repairs cars

7. A(n)............ treats animals when they have health problems

8. A(n)............ works in the army

9. A(n)............ install and repairs electrical things

10. A(n)............ makes things with wood

Ex3: What do these signs mean?

1. QUEUE FOR SIGHTSEEING BUS

A. The sightseeing bus has left

B. The sightseeing bus stops here

C. The sightseeing bus is full

D. The sightseeing bus is late

2. DO NOT LEAN OUT OF THE WINDOW

A. Open the window carefully

B. This window cannot be opened

C. Do not put anything against the window

D. Do not put your head out of the window

3. PARKING SPACE FOR STATION USERS ONLY

A. you must pay to park here

B. if you use the train you can park here

C. this space is for railway officials

D. no one is allowed to park here

4. PASSENGERS MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A TICKET BEFORE TRAVELLING

A. you can buy your ticket during the journey

B. you pay when you get off

C. you have to book a seat before travelling

D. you have to buy your tichet before the journey

5. VISAS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED TO HOLDERS OF RETURN AIR TICKET

A. get a visa before booking your flight

B. book a return flight before you ask for a visa

C. you can't fly without a visa

D. apply for a visa before you book your return flight

People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and playing with others. However, playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-respect or aggressive behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40,000,000 kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18,000,000 say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.

Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children's sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further strengthened through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children's sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable or are pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.

As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It's not necessary to knock yourselt out to enjoys sports. Winning isn't everything. In addition, children shouldn't be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health isn't as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports agian.

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1. What is the main idea of the reading?
a. Children often become like their parents
b. Children need to play sports in school
c. Playing sports may have negative results
d. Some sports can cause health
2. How may children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
a. All of the children
b. More than half of the children
c. Less than half of the children
d. About ten perfcent of the children
3. Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
a. Adults
b. Children with low grades in school
c. New rules in sports
d. Other players
4. What does the writter suggest?
a. Aggressive sports shouldn't be shown on television
b. Children shouldn't play sports intil high school
c. Coaches should be required to study child psychology
d. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise
5. What would probably NOT be done when "facing up to a problem"?
a. Ignoring the problem
b. Finding the reason
c. Admitting there is a problem
d. Looking for a solution

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